1 . Derryberry remained his trusted musical adviser, ________ him to concerts and often listening from the last row.

A．accompanying

B．declining

C．convincing

D．celebrating

2 . The old lady ________ smilingly to be helped up the stairs.

A．recovered

B．declined

C．refused

D．denied

3 . An increase in cars has resulted in the ______ of public transport.

A．boom

B．decline

C．deadline

D．absence